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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| Fun Run (1/2-mile) - Ages 9 & Under | Kids | Oct 10, 20269:45 AM | $10$15 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 10, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2145 Back Creek Church Road, Mount Ulla, NC 28125
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Salisbury Rowan Runners) for Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:37 or better, the top quarter in 28:22, and half the field in 36:50; the last tenth came in after 55:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 33:45 | 25:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 46 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 64 to 37 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:17 to 36:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 (-42%) | 36:50 | under 25:37 | 22:58 |
| 2024 | 64 | 32:17 | under 22:39 | 18:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 27:59, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Enjoy beautiful, scenic, country views! Start in front of the church. Turn right onto Cemetary Church Road. Turn left onto Brown Road. Turn around across from Sunflower Field. Continue on Brown Road. Reach 1 mile before intersection of…
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3rd Annual Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K, presented by Knox-Brown Women's Circle of Back Creek Church! All 5K proceeds will go to the following ministries: Life Choices Rowan, Rowan Helping Ministries, Christmas Support for Local Families, Children's Ministry, Continuing Women's Christian Education. The pancake meal benefits the North America (PCA) Disaster Response. Your participation helps reach so many others in our community!
Come run, jog, or walk through the most beautiful areas in Rowan County!! Then enjoy amazing pancakes with sausage from the Back Creek Mexico Mission Team to benefit North America (PCA) Disaster Response (included with all race registrations - additional plates for sale for non-participants).
When: Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m.